BMW 2 Series Gets More Sinister Looking With The New Shadow Edition

• Available only in the 220i M Sport trim and costs Rs 46.9 lakh

• Commands Rs 3 lakh over the standard model

• BMW 2 Series Shadow Edition gets blacked-out elements

• Offered in Alpine White and a new Skyscraper Grey colour

• Gets “Illuminated Berlin” trim for the interiors

BMW has introduced the 2 Series Shadow Edition in India, priced at Rs 46.90 lakh (ex-showroom). This special edition is exclusively available in the 220i M Sport trim only, and features blacked-out exterior accents along with minor interior updates. Here’s a look at where it stands in the 2 Series variant lineup:

As seen in the table above, the 2 Series Shadow Edition costs Rs 3 lakh more than the 220i M Sport variant and Rs 1 lakh more than the 220i M Sport Pro. It sits at par with the 220d M Sport, which is also priced at Rs 46.90 lakh.

BMW 2 Series Shadow Edition Exterior and Interior Changes:

The Shadow Edition gets cosmetic tweaks on the exterior which includes a blacked-out kidney grille, adaptive LED headlamps with darkened inlays, an all-black rear boot-lip spoiler, and self-levelling floating hub caps. The Shadow edition is available in two colour options: Alpine White (Non-metallic) and a new Skyscraper Grey (Metallic).

On the inside, it boasts an exclusive ‘Illuminated Berlin’ interior trim, a carbon gear selector, and ambient lighting with six adjustable designs. The seat upholstery gets a combination of black and oyster colour. 

Other features on-board include a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display. Notably, this system also supports six different predefined gesture controls. Furthermore, it gets a wireless phone charger, 3D navigation and BMW’s virtual assistant.

On the safety front, it gets 6 airbags as standard along with ABS, electronic brake distribution (EBD), electronic stability control (ESC) and ISOFIX child seat mounts. 

BMW 2 Series Shadow Edition Powertrain

The Shadow Edition is based on the petrol 220i M Sport variant and is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine delivering 190 PS and 280 Nm. This engine powers the front wheels via a 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, enabling the car to sprint from a standstill to 100 kmph in 7.1 seconds. Furthermore, it gets three different driving modes namely ECO Pro, Comfort and Sport. 

The BMW 2 Series rivals other luxury sedans like the Skoda Superb, Mercedes Benz A-Class Limousine and Audi A4.